Award-Winning AP Physics Tutors
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AP Physics
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A chemical and biomolecular engineering degree means Steve spent years applying thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetism to real systems — the same core principles that drive AP Physics 1 and 2. He's particularly sharp at teaching students how to connect free-body diagrams to Newton's laws and energy bar charts to conservation principles, building the kind of physical intuition the exam's qualitative questions demand. Rated 5.0 by students.

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I'm a rising junior at Brown University studying biomedical engineering. I have lots of experience in middle school through college level instruction in STEM and SAT/ACT prep. My goal is to provide a fun and productive learning environment by only teaching subjects that I am passionate about.
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
I am an undergraduate of the Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. I have years of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences from an elementary to a college level. I primarily tutor college level courses such as physics and biochemistry, but also have extensive experience in social sciences, biology, and higher mathematics such as Calculus and Differential Equations. I believe that demonstrating the various real-world applications of a given concept is the best method to increase a student's understanding.
I'm Dennis. I study physics, math, and computer science. I have done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses.
I am a rising senior at Harvard College pursuing an AB in Government. Academically, I have diverse interests, including history, language, math, physics, philosophy, music, and politics. In high school, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Spanish. At Harvard, I spent a year as a course assistant in the math department, helping to teach introductory undergraduate calculus. Currently, I volunteer with the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach Committee. This work involves teaching a weekly course called "Fundamentals of Leadership" to a class of middle school students. Overall, I have found my experiences tutoring math to be the most rewarding.
I am a current (though almost graduated) student in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech. I absolutely love teaching and tutoring, and I have 3 years experience tutoring and just over a year's experience in being a teacher's assistant. I am passionate about math and science, and I love helping people understand new material. Learning is something I have always loved, and I want to share that passion with others.
I am a lifelong learner, teacher, and researcher in the field of physics. I received a PhD in Physics from the University of Michigan and a BS in Physics from Rice University. I have four years of physics teaching experience at the University of Michigan, primarily undergraduate laboratory courses with an emphasis on electromagnetism, circuits, waves, optics, and real-world applications of these and other physical phenomena. Many of these courses, including one I helped design, focused on helping non-STEM students master physics concepts that may be difficult to grasp in a standard classroom setting. I have tutored in a variety of subjects since high school, but most recently I have spent several years helping students understand concepts and succeed in coursework throughout a large variety of college-level physics topics, from basic mechanics to advanced electrodynamics and special relativity.
I am current master's student pursuing an advanced degree in environmental engineering. I have about 3 years of experience tutoring a standard math and science curricula to students ranging in age from 7-17. I attended college at Washington University in St. Louis receiving a degree in mechanical engineering and energy engineering in 2020. During my time there, I worked as a teaching assistant for several different engineering courses, tutoring students outside of class in the calculus and physics related topics. As someone that benefitted greatly from tutors and teaching assistants, I really love being able to help students that are struggling in certain areas. I am able to help with standardized tests, focusing on math and science sections, AP Calculus and AP Physics exams, and high school math.
I'm a freshman at Stanford University pursuing a degree in mathematical and computational science. I've been tutoring students from grades 3-12 throughout high school, and I look forward to continue in college. Nothing excites me more than learning something new, and I strive to share my excitement with my tutees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment level, but personalized 1-on-1 instruction typically helps students gain a deeper understanding of concepts they find challenging, which translates to better performance on the exam. Many students who struggle with specific units—like electromagnetism or thermodynamics—see significant gains once they work through those topics with a tutor who can explain them in multiple ways. The key is identifying your weak areas early and addressing them with targeted practice rather than trying to memorize everything.
AP Physics students often struggle with three main areas: connecting abstract concepts to real-world applications, managing the math involved in problem-solving, and pacing through the full curriculum before the exam. Many students also find the free-response section intimidating because it requires them to explain their reasoning, not just get the right answer. A tutor can help you build conceptual understanding alongside problem-solving skills, so you're not just plugging numbers into formulas.
The AP Physics exam has two sections: multiple choice (45 questions in 90 minutes) and free-response (5 questions in 90 minutes). A smart strategy is to pace yourself on the multiple choice section—aim for about 2 minutes per question—and skip difficult ones to come back to later. For free-response, read each question carefully, show all your work (partial credit is valuable), and prioritize conceptual explanations over just getting numerical answers. A tutor can help you practice this pacing with real AP exams so you're comfortable with the timing on test day.
Ideally, you should take 3-5 full-length practice tests under timed conditions in the weeks leading up to the exam—this builds stamina and helps you identify patterns in what you're missing. After each practice test, spend time reviewing not just the questions you got wrong, but also the ones you guessed on or felt uncertain about. A tutor can review your practice test results with you to pinpoint whether your mistakes are conceptual misunderstandings or careless errors, then target your study sessions accordingly.
Look for tutors with a strong background in physics—ideally a degree in physics, engineering, or a related field—and experience teaching or tutoring AP Physics specifically. They should be familiar with the current AP Physics curriculum and exam format, and able to explain concepts in different ways depending on how you learn best. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have proven success helping students master AP Physics content and exam strategy.
Your first session is typically a diagnostic conversation where your tutor learns about your current understanding of physics, which topics feel strongest and weakest, and what your goals are for the exam. They may ask you to work through a practice problem or two to gauge your problem-solving approach and identify specific areas to focus on. From there, you'll work together to create a study plan that addresses your priorities, whether that's building foundational concepts, improving free-response writing, or refining test-taking strategy.
Most students benefit from starting tutoring 2-3 months before the exam, meeting 1-2 times per week for focused sessions. If you're starting closer to test day, more frequent sessions can help you prioritize the highest-impact topics. Between tutoring sessions, you should plan to spend 3-5 hours per week on independent practice—working through problems, reviewing notes, and taking practice tests. Your tutor can help you structure this self-study time so it's productive.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about how to approach problems—tutoring builds genuine confidence by helping you understand concepts deeply and practice under realistic exam conditions. Working through challenging problems with a tutor in a low-pressure environment helps you develop problem-solving skills and resilience. Regular practice tests and discussing test-day strategies with your tutor can also reduce anxiety by making the exam format feel familiar and manageable.
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